Larousse French-Chinese Bilingual Dictionary

Author: [Xue Jiancheng, Editor and Translator]
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Publishing Date: 2001-08-01
Features: After more than four years of effort, the Larousse French-Chinese Bilingual Dictionary has finally been presented to readers. The original French version of this dictionary is the Dictionnaire de la langue fran?aise published by Larousse Publishing House in 1995. It is a medium-sized dictionary with 38,000 entries, including 50,000 synonyms and 20,000 phrases. In the Introduction to the Dictionary section of the original French version, the dictionary's features are detailed. We believe the following are additional highlights:
1. Nearly all entries are annotated with their etymology, and the level of detail is rare among comparable dictionaries. This is very helpful for readers to understand the evolution of the French language and its word formation mechanisms.
2. Many encyclopedic notes are inserted into the definitions. Whether dealing with biological or zoological terms or specialized vocabulary in fields such as mathematics and physics, concise and precise annotations are often provided. Readers can enrich their related knowledge while understanding the meaning of the terms.
3. The dictionary pays attention to reflecting the times and in its word selection, definitions, and examples, such as:
- bogue, bug m. [informatique] (error, fault [e.g., "Y2K bug"]);
- transgenique adj. (genetically modified);
- mécanique n. (wrist, method, means);
- four à micro-ondes, un micro-ondes (microwave oven);
- mère porteuse (surrogate mother);
- trou d'ozone (ozone hole);
- ordinateur domestique, individuel ou personnel (home computer, personal computer).
Due to the current practice in French-Chinese bilingual dictionaries of replacing definitions with corresponding Chinese terms, the subtle nuances of word meanings cannot be reflected. This can make it difficult to grasp and use the meanings accurately. With the Larousse French-Chinese Bilingual Dictionary, readers can understand precise definitions in French while also obtaining corresponding Chinese terms. Furthermore, when translating, they can refer to the French definitions and the Chinese equivalents to select a more appropriate Chinese term that the dictionary may not provide. The Larousse French-Chinese Bilingual Dictionary is a reference tool compiled precisely for this purpose.
Given the broad scope of the dictionary's content, our knowledge in science, culture, and language proficiency is limited. It is inevitable that there will be shortcomings and errors, and the dictionary may not be entirely perfect. We welcome criticism and corrections from readers and experts.